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Empire State College

Bachelors of Arts

Education

Empire State College (Bachelors of Arts)

About Adrian

I am interested in giving back and helping others. I have my Bachelor's Degree, and I am anticipating beginning my Master's Degree in 2015. I am currently employed at The Mental Health Association here in Rochester New York. I am the Director at New Directions, a program of The Mental Health Association. The services that are provided are wellness classes, computer classes, and cooking classes. We also offer reading and writing skills. We offer basic math skills. I am experienced with working with adults, as well as children. I have been employed at the Urban League of Rochester. My primary duties consist of tutoring children and adolescents in reading and writing.

I have expertise and patience. I understand the frustration that can happen, and I am a firm believer that you have to meet individuals where their at. I am confident and will do my very best with any situation. I guess what I am saying is that I am just me. I have worked in my field for over 20 years, and I still feel that I have more to give. I am looking forward in my continuation of helping individuals. I can provide more details upon request. I am always up for a challenge and believe that education is most important. I am willing to communicate and be flexible.I am interested in giving back and helping others. I have my Bachelor's Degree, and I am anticipating beginning my Master's Degree in 2015. I am currently employed at The Mental Health Association here in Rochester New York. I am the Director at New Directions, a program of The Mental Health Association. The services that are provided are wellness…Read more

Approved subjects

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Reading

My tutoring methods are to assess and do an interactive activity. This will allow the student to begin feeling comfortable. This allows me to get to know the student, and gain trust. I also have tutored adolescents, Adults, and children in writing, grammar, and reading. I am willing to learn from the student, as well as, the student learning from me. I have my Bachelors Degree in Communication, Administration, Mental Health. I am also certified in alcohol and Substance Abuse (CASAC). I am full of ongoing experience and educational training.

Special Needs

I have worked with special needs adults and children for over 20 years. I am currently employed at the Mental Health Association as Director. I have provided tutoring in reading, writing skills. I am a firm believer that everyone can learn. I believe that we meet people where they are.

Empire State College

Bachelors of Arts

Education

Empire State College (Bachelors of Arts)

Hourly rate

Standard Hourly Rate: $35.00

Cancellation: 2 hours notice required

Travel policy

Adrian will travel within 8 miles of Rochester, NY 14623.

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